Instant Pot® Easy Pasta Sauce

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Make this easy tomato pasta sauce with no fuss using your Instant Pot®. The sauce freezes well and can be used for lasagna or pasta dishes.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
1/3 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white sugar

Directions

1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and hot water and mix to combine.
2 Close and lock the lid. Select low pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with basil, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine, crushing tomatoes.